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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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